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Kristinsdottir shines in Abu Dhabi
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 03 - 11 - 2016

ABU DHABI — Iceland's Olafia Kristinsdottir leads a field of the world's best women's golfers, as the history-making inaugural Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open began at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club.
Twenty-four-year-old Kristinsdottir fired a 65 to finish the opening round seven-under par on the stunning beachfront course, one shot ahead of the chasing pack of America's Beth Allen, Australia's Sarah Kemp, Germany's Olivia Cowan and Finland's Minea Blomqvist who all finished on six-under par. Christine Wolfe, Isi Gabsa and Gemma Dryburgh follow closely behind on five-under.
Starting the morning with a birdie-filled front nine, the 24-year-old was pleased with her performance despite difficult circumstances, capping her opening round off with a final two birdies and two pars.
Kristinsdottir said: "It was a great round. I was feeling a bit blue today because yesterday my aunt passed away so I think today's round was for her, so it's great to have a round like this."
Beth Allen, 35, commented earlier this week that it would be ‘great' to win the milestone event, and her round Wednesday certainly backs up her statement. The American — who currently sits in second place on the Order of Merit cup standings — racked up a total of seven birdies throughout her round to follow closely behind Kristinsdottir.
Kemp was pleased with her opening round of 66 and praised the history-making new tournament.
She said: "It was nice and solid. I holed a few good birdie putts and my putter was behaving nicely. The tournament's great and the course is awesome. The girls can't say enough good things about how it's going."
India's newest emerging talent, 18-year-old Aditi Ashok was in the leading pack for the majority of the day with a slew of birdies in the front nine, before shooting a trio of bogeys on the 12th, 14th and 17th to finish at three-under par.
Aref Al-Awani, General Secretary at Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), owner of the event, said: "A new milestone in Abu Dhabi's journey as a global sports destination was reached today, as we teed off the capital's first ever women's professional golf tournament."
He added: "We've seen world-class action from the Ladies European Tour's top stars today and it promises to be an inspiring and action-packed few days. We encourage everyone to come down to Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and be a part of history being made."
Away from the action on the course, the tournament village provided a sun-soaked day of fun and entertainment with golfing star appearances and a host of activities also on offer.
European Solheim Cup team captain Annika Sorenstam held a masterclass in which she shared advice and gave a special insight into the secrets behind her spectacular golf career to a packed audience. The Swede then proved she still holds the skills that made her the greatest female player ever, playing a variation of shots for the crowd with pin-point perfection.
Meanwhile, ex-professional golfer turned performance and movement coach Claudine Foong, supported by yoga-inspired, technical athletic apparel company lululemon, led a special ELDOA and Myofascial Stretching Class to the delight of the fitness fanatic visitors who took part. The class is open to public and will run again Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open is free to attend and runs until Saturday.
The FBMLO is sponsored by FBMA, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, TDIC, Al-Masaood, CNBC, Etihad, Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi and Omega.


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